Bulgaria’s economy expanded by 3.1% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, placing the country fifth in the European Union in terms of economic growth, according to data […]
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Revealed: How Bulgaria Has Been Arming Ukraine for Four Years
Bulgaria has been one of Ukraine’s most significant arms suppliers since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. That much has been known in general terms for […]
Despite the Prime Minister’s Theater, Bulgarian Weapons Will Still Reach Ukraine
On Wednesday, at the start of a Council of Ministers meeting, Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced that Bulgaria would stop providing weapons to Ukraine. “We have already given enough,” […]
Bulgaria’s Border Police Get 213 New Vehicles And Cameras in €10.5M Upgrade
The General Directorate Border Police (GDBP) has taken delivery of 213 new vehicles and 88 cameras as part of EU-funded projects worth a total of 10.5 million euros, according to officials. The […]
Bulgaria Says No More Weapons for Ukraine: “They Need People, Not Arms,” Minister Claims
Bulgaria does not intend to provide additional weapons to Ukraine, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov announced while outlining the priorities of the Ministry of Defense during the current government’s mandate. […]
Bulgaria Faces Risk of Losing Chess Star Nurgyul Salimova Amid Federation Dispute
Bulgaria risks losing its top chess player, Nurgyul Salimova, amid an ongoing institutional dispute in the country’s chess administration. The controversy centers on the existence of two rival federations and the […]
Bulgaria Plans Defence Spending Increase to 5% of GDP by 2035
The Bulgarian government has approved a national plan to gradually increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, according to the Council of Ministers. The decision was […]
Why Coffee in Central Sofia Costs More Than in Italy and Cologne
Coffee pricing patterns in Sofia are raising questions about how Bulgaria’s hospitality sector compares with established European markets, particularly in high-traffic tourist zones such as Vitosha Boulevard. In […]
Bulgaria Aims to Emulate Poland’s Economic Success and Boost Foreign Investment
Bulgaria is seeking to deepen economic ties with Poland and attract more Polish investment, with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Pulev stating that Sofia […]
Economist Warns Bulgaria’s Inflation Could Reach 8% as Deficit Pressures Mount
Economist Preslav Raykov warned that inflation in Bulgaria could accelerate to around 8% in the coming months, while stressing that the country must quickly bring its budget deficit below 3% after […]